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The Sharjah Institute for Heritage recently hosted a three-day specialised training course focused on scientific research for its staff in Diba Al-Hosn. The initiative saw the participation of distinguished academics and was attended by Hind Salem Al-Awani, the branch manager, along with all staff members, aiming to enhance their research skills and knowledge capacities in their professional careers..
Three Key Scientific Focus Areas
The programme, organised by the Diba Al-Hosn branch in collaboration with the institute’s academic administration, comprised three integrated focus areas. The first focused on constructing scientific research from conception to planning, covering foundational aspects such as research preparation, topic selection, and goal formulation. The second area addressed searching for scientific sources in the digital age, providing methods to access reliable references and utilising digital tools and artificial intelligence techniques to aid in information organisation and research..
The course concluded with a module on scientific documentation skills according to the APA style, which reviewed the methods of citing references and preparing source lists in accordance with established academic standards, thus enhancing accuracy, credibility, and scientific integrity..
Practical Application and Engaging Interaction
The course elicited notable interaction among participants, facilitated by practical exercises and direct discussions with academics. This engagement allowed them to apply the acquired knowledge and refine their research and documentation skills.
Hind Salem Al-Awani monitored the programme throughout its three days, underscoring the importance of continuous training in enhancing job performance..
Investing in Human Capital
This training course is part of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage’s commitment to developing human capital, enhancing integration across its branches and academic administrations, and fostering a culture of research and sustainable learning. The course represents the institute’s aim to prepare capable personnel to apply modern scientific methodologies and knowledge in support of institutional efforts, contributing to the preservation, documentation, and study of Emirati heritage according to rigorous scientific standards..